Shoki Mmola is a south African actress who has been in the game for more than 26 years. Shoki’s role as Celia Kunutu was a mother and stepmother to Rachel Kunutu and Nimrod Kunutu. Celia has been one of the show’s lead actresses.
The actress began her Skeem Saam journey around 2011. Celia’s journey on the show has been one big ride.
She went from being a widow after her husband died in a car accident. To trying to overcome poverty and becoming an independent woman to marrying Mr Magongwa and living in a townhouse.
It is with no doubt that her role came with lot of challenges as she had to make viewers feel her pain through her acting. While going through challenges as a mother and widow. Her daughter Rachel did not make it easy for her as she was going through a phase. Shoki’s role went from being a timid woman to becoming bold.
The actress took to social media “As I bow out of Skeem Saam, I bow even lower to everyone that has supported my work over the 28 years of industry… and wo years of Skeem Saam… Here to telling more stories”.
In a statement posted on twitter, the actress was said to have played the role of Celia impeccably. She always kept fans entertained and it is said that she contributed to the show’s accomplishments over the past decade.
As the new season of Skeem Saam starts on Monday 4th of July, Shoki will not be featured.
It is also rumoured that there is a reason behind the actress’s sudden exit. But for now all we know is that she is leaving to begin a new journey and focus on her other ventures.
Earlier on this year, Shoki Mmola broke the internet with her bikini pictures. She was seen posing next to a fridge in a convenience store.
The actress was said to have been going on a body transformation as there have been a lot of stories regarding her weight and physical appearance.
Shoki was always talked about for being “too skinny”. We are glad the actress found her confidence and showed off her body in those bikini pictures.
Her character as Celia was enjoyed by her fans and millions of viewers. We wish the Skeem Saam star health and success in her new journey and coming ventures.